I made it very clear to the Congress that the use of federal money, taxpayers' money to promote science which destroys life in order to save life is - I'm against that. And therefore, if the bill does that, I will veto it. (emphasis added) AP, 21 May 2005
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Opposition to federal funding for research that ends human life, specifically regarding embryonic stem cells.
- In plain terms
- Taxpayer money should not fund research that destroys life.
- What can you take from it?
- Draw ethical lines on public funding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where should funding draw the line?
- How do we balance ethics and science?
Another view
Prioritizes one ethical view over potential medical benefits.
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